Publications
The Ovens Murray Area Community Needs Assessment Report 2024
The report offers a clear, evidence-based picture of the most pressing needs across the Ovens Murray region.
Grounded in local data and frontline experience, the report highlights key findings and emerging priorities that can guide future projects, funding proposals, and partnerships.
This important piece of work is a valuable resource for government agencies, community organisations, service providers, and anyone with an interest in improving outcomes for local communities.
Explore the report to discover:
- The top needs identified across the Ovens Murray region
- Insights from service providers and community members
- Priority areas for investment and collaboration
Whether you are shaping policy, designing programs, applying for grants or simply want to better understand the region’s needs, this report offers practical insights to support informed decision-making.
This report is the result of genuine collaboration across sectors, and we would like to warmly thank the following individuals and organisations for their invaluable contributions in bringing it together:
- Jacki Eckert, Ovens Murray Mental Health Alcohol & Drug Alliance
- Claire Anderson, Ovens Murray & Goulburn Homelessness Network
- Kate Syme Lamont, La Trobe University
- Jaime Chubb, Ovens Murray Family Violence Partnership
- Kath Kerin, Ovens Murray Child & Family Services Alliance
Your insight, dedication and partnership have been instrumental in shaping a report that reflects the needs and strengths of our communities.
Watch the Web Launch HERE
“Ovens Murray communities highlight social issues in the region”, Wangaratta Chronical
“LAST week’s launch of the Ovens Murray Area Community Needs Assessment Report 2024 marked more than the release of a document—it signalled a turning point in how the region understands and responds to complex social issues across North East Victoria.
Supported by the Victorian Government, this report was commissioned by the Ovens Murray Child & Family Services Alliance (OMCFSA) and the Ovens Murray Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Alliance (OMMHADA), in collaboration with the Ovens Murray Family Violence Partnership (OMFVP) and the Ovens Murray Homelessness Network (OMHN)”.
Read More HERE
Prevention in Response, Embedding a Prevention Approach in Response Activities’
In partnership with Women’s Health Goulburn North East (WHGNE), the Ovens Murray Family Violence Partnership have developed Prevention in Response – a comprehensive suite of resources designed to strengthen the capability of family violence response practitioners. This initiative supports the integration of prevention strategies across the continuum of care, fostering a more holistic and proactive approach to addressing family violence.
The resulting Framework and Implementation Practice Guide are now available for use by other organisations, providing a practical resource to support delivery of the initiative and drive systemic change in the prevention of gender based violence.
Prevention in Response Framework
Prevention in Response Implementation Practice Guide
Prevention in Response Project Report
